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Economists Take a Stand Against Class Warfare
By: Todd Smekens Muncie, Indiana – As I wrote about last month, the budget cuts and tax reform bill approved in both the senate and…
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3 Tips to Prep Your Vehicle for Extreme Weather
By: Todd Smekens BLOG – After months of watching hurricane coverage on TV and with winter right around the corner, extreme weather conditions have likely…
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Nonprofits Crush Muncie Community Schools
By: Todd Smekens BLOG – Several months ago, the credit grading services of Standard &Poors (S&P) downgraded the school systems credit rating by four notches.…
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How the Health Industry Fails Chronic Pain Sufferers
Blog – President Trump’s recent declaration that the opioid epidemic is a national public health emergency is a great start to tackling the crisis, but it…
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4 Facets of a Business That Should Be Updated Regularly
Muncie, Indiana BLOG – As a business owner, you are devoted to offering the best possible products and services combined with outstanding customer service. In…
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When School Funding Decisions Stop Being About the Students
Muncie, Indiana BLOG – It’s an expensive endeavor to educate the children of the United States. Schools require funding from the state, local, and…
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Donald Trump Jr. Teaches Us “Socialism”
BY: Todd Smekens Blog – The old story about taking candy from a kid who went trick or treating and giving it the kid who…
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Budget Cuts and Tax Plan Are Reverse Robin Hood
By: Todd Smekens BLOG – Very quietly, Congress has set the stage for another upward redistribution from the poor and elderly to the richest 1%…
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America’s Biggest Social Divide: Winners and Losers
America’s Social Divide of Winners/Losers October 8, 2017 by Neal Gabler This post first appeared on BillMoyers.com. There are plenty of reasons to bristle at…
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What Grade Did Your Muncie School Receive
By: Todd Smekens BLOG – Because of changes to the state’s accountability formula, many schools saw substantial improvement last year across Indiana. Officials aren’t quick…
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